Lead Technologist Operating Room Team - Surgical Services - FT - Nights - $15K Sign on Bonus - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

71d•Onsite

About The Position

The OR Technologist Team Lead facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures for all surgical service lines. This role involves 3 x 12-hour shifts, nights, with flex days that could include weekends. The position requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The individual must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association
BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an operating room
One year of Level I Trauma experience required
Critical thinking skills
Effective communications skills
Decisive judgment
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Nice To Haves

Vascular experience strongly preferred
Neuro experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Handles, labels, and processes surgical specimens according to established protocols for safe and accurate delivery to the laboratory.
Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile fields with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies tailored to each case.
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment efficiently during procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique.
Collaborate with the sterile processing team to decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
Contributes to a safe and supportive environment by adhering to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards.
Verifies that surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly and promptly reports or addresses any issues.
Monitors and accounts for instruments, sponges, and supplies throughout each procedure to ensure patient safety.
Assists nursing staff in direct patient care, including preparation, transport, positioning, and draping of patients for surgery.
Precept and mentor new staff members, fostering skill development and support orientation and onboarding.